This practicum course guides the student toward a synthesis of content from nursing and related sciences and the application of this knowledge to the advanced practice role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. During each practicum, the student will care for adult patients. This care includes health promotion, disease prevention, as well as assessment and management of the most common acute, chronic, and complex health problems.
Prerequisites: GNUR 526: Management of Common Adult Health Problems or GNUR 528: Management of Complex Adult Health Problems; WHNP Students also need MCN 414: Childbearing/ Family Course.
Outcomes: At the successful completion of this practicum, students will be able to: 1) Perform complete physical, psychological and social health assessments, incorporating principles of health promotion, health maintenance, and chronic disease management; 2) Provide teaching, counseling, and anticipatory guidance in accordance with the patient and family's readiness stage; 3) Evaluate cultural, spiritual, ethical, legal, financial, and policy factors that influence care in the clinical environment through a social justice lens; 4) Integrate knowledge of pathophysiologic and psychosocial changes associated with common acute, chronic and complex health problems into clinical decision-making; 5) Implement evidence-based, developmentally supportive plans of care for adolescents, adults, and older adults; 6) Modify management plan according to clinical response and changes in condition; 7) Utilize technology to manage information, support decision-making, deliver care, and evaluate outcomes; 8) Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration and relationship building with patients, families, and interprofessional team members; 9) Analyze quality issues in the clinical setting, prioritizing patient safety and cost effectiveness.
Prerequisites: GNUR 526: Management of Common Adult Health Problems or GNUR 528: Management of Complex Adult Health Problems; WHNP Students also need MCN 414: Childbearing/ Family Course.
Outcomes: At the successful completion of this practicum, students will be able to: 1) Perform complete physical, psychological and social health assessments, incorporating principles of health promotion, health maintenance, and chronic disease management; 2) Provide teaching, counseling, and anticipatory guidance in accordance with the patient and family's readiness stage; 3) Evaluate cultural, spiritual, ethical, legal, financial, and policy factors that influence care in the clinical environment through a social justice lens; 4) Integrate knowledge of pathophysiologic and psychosocial changes associated with common acute, chronic and complex health problems into clinical decision-making; 5) Implement evidence-based, developmentally supportive plans of care for adolescents, adults, and older adults; 6) Modify management plan according to clinical response and changes in condition; 7) Utilize technology to manage information, support decision-making, deliver care, and evaluate outcomes; 8) Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration and relationship building with patients, families, and interprofessional team members; 9) Analyze quality issues in the clinical setting, prioritizing patient safety and cost effectiveness.